No one hands you a manual when you become a homeowner.
One day you're signing closing documents, and the next you're responsible for air filters, water shutoffs, appliance maintenance, contractor recommendations, and a growing list of projects you swear you'll get to eventually.
Your Home Playbook is the resource I wish I'd had when I started.
Release Date: January 12, 2027
Format: 8x10 Hardcover
Publisher: Countryman Press / W.W. Norton
Whether you're a first-time homeowner staring at a growing to-do list or a seasoned DIYer looking for a better system, Your Home Playbook will help you care for your home with confidence.
In this practical, approachable guide, Casey Finn, founder of The DIY Playbook, breaks homeownership into manageable steps through seasonal maintenance plans, step-by-step tutorials, renovation guidance, and organizational tools designed to help you stay ahead of problems before they become expensive repairs.
You'll learn what to do, when to do it, and how to keep all of your home's important information organized in one place.
Whether you're changing an air filter, planning a renovation, or simply trying to stay on top of maintenance, Your Home Playbook gives you the systems, tools, and confidence to care for your home—one month, one project, and one repair at a time.
A seasonal roadmap that tells you exactly what to do and when to do it so you can prevent expensive surprises before they happen.
Learn how to budget, hire contractors, decide when to DIY, and avoid costly mistakes.
Access a downloadable companion resource to organize warranties, paint colors, appliance information, contractor contacts, and more.
“I read this book from cover to cover, and all I could think was, ‘Why didn't we learn this stuff in school?" It's far and away the most useful book I've read in ages. If you own a home (especially your first), you need this book. It's a wealth of information, breaking down what can feel incredibly intimidating into simple, accessible steps and easy-to-follow monthly checklists. From filling in nail holes and caulking my bathroom to cleaning my washing machine and bathroom fan (ew!), this book empowered me to proactively care for my home. I'm buying a few extra copies to give as housewarming gifts.”
– Grace Atwood, The Stripe
“Casey Finn is the queen of home maintenance and a trusted source in her expansive DIY Playbook community. Armed with a caulk gun, she’s changing the narrative of “Mr. Fix-it” and empowering women to tackle these maintenance projects. Not only does Your Home Playbook provide step-by-step guides for any task you need, but her accompanying workbook is a resource every homeowner needs. As Finn says, every home needs a diary, and this is it!”
– Stephen & David St. Russell, Renovation Husbands and authors of Good Character
“Your Home Playbook is the anti-trad wife manual we actually need. Casey Finn empowers women to understand their homes, trust themselves, and stop feeling intimidated by the endless responsibilities that come with homeownership. Equal parts practical, approachable, and deeply empowering, this is the book every modern homeowner should keep within arm’s reach.”
— Jo Piazza, bestselling author and podcast host
“Part handbook, part confidence-builder, this is the resource every homeowner deserves. Casey Finn has a gift for making intimidating tasks feel approachable, empowering readers to care for their homes with greater ease, knowledge, and peace of mind. A helpful guide for anyone who wants to create a well-loved, well-maintained home.”
— Anita Yokota, author of Home Therapy and Grounded Living
“Taking your space into your own hands as a woman isn't just a question of aesthetics: it's a question of empowerment. Casey's book teaches everyone—even the total beginner—how to actually understand their homes, how to care for them, and how to make them better. In a world where every task is outsourced and things are thrown away rather than fixed, a truly DIY lifestyle is quietly revolutionary.”
— Chelsea Fagan, founder of The Financial Diet and author of The Financial Diet and Having People Over
“Your Home Playbook takes the parts of homeownership nobody warns you about and makes them feel completely doable. Casey is warm, practical, and never condescending—exactly the friend you want walking you through a leaky faucet or a fall checklist. This is the book I wish I'd had at closing, and the one I'll be gifting at every housewarming from here on out.”
— Julia Marcum, Chris Loves Julia
“Finally: an all-encompassing guide to running your house. Your Home Playbook is a crucial resource that should be handed to each student at college graduation. This comprehensive manual guides you through the seasons of homeownership, empowering you with clear advice about upkeep that is often forgotten or convoluted. It should be a household staple, passed down to future generations, and cherished as a beautiful home curriculum.”
— Clare Sullivan, Budget Luxury
Your Home Playbook is for anyone who wants to feel more confident caring for their home. Whether you're a first-time homeowner or you've owned a house for years, the book provides practical systems, maintenance schedules, and DIY guidance that make homeownership feel more manageable.
Not at all. While much of my audience is female and I am passionate about helping women feel empowered, the information in this book is helpful for anyone who cares for a home.
Absolutely. This book was written specifically for people who don't consider themselves DIY experts. Everything is explained in a straightforward, approachable way with no prior experience required.
Both. The book includes a month-by-month home maintenance plan, practical DIY skills every homeowner should know, renovation guidance, and systems for organizing important home information.
The Home Diary is a downloadable companion resource included with the book. It helps you organize important information, such as appliance details, paint colors, warranties, contractor contacts, renovation records, and more.
Yes. While some maintenance tasks are specific to single-family homes, many of the systems, organizational tools, and DIY skills in the book apply regardless of where you live.
Your Home Playbook is available wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org.